<p>Overview</p> <p>Eagle Creek Animal Clinic has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team!</p> <p>Eagle Creek Animal Clinic is a full service veterinary clinic offering a wide range of medical services, including examinations, surgery, radiology, ultrasound, behavioral consultation, nutritional counseling, drug-free pain and wellness therapies, specialty referral, and end of life services and care. We pledge to do all we can to maintain and enhance the human animal bond that exists between each pet and its owner by providing the highest level of compassionate care. Our staff and facility is fully equipped to provide quality care for dogs and cats.</p> <p>Location:7307 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46254</p> <p>Schedule: Full-time position (30-40 hours/week) with shifts available within business hours Mon-Fri 7am-7pm and every other Sat 7:30am-1pm.</p> <p>Pay Range: $16 - $22/ hour based on experience</p> <p>Benefits we offer:</p> <ul> <li>Employee discount for veterinary care for your furry family members </li><li>401k retirement plan options with company match for all staff over 21 years old </li><li>A yearly scrub/uniform allowance </li><li>Medical, vision and dental benefit package for full-time staff </li><li>Paid time off and paid holidays for full-time staff </li><li>Short-term disability insurance provided to all full-time staff </li><li>Life insurance and other benefit options available for full-time staff </li></ul> <p>Job Summary: The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Pet Health (MPH) hospital policy and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>How you'll make an impact:</p> <ul> <li>Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MPH. </li><li>Assist in all daily duties for clinic care. </li><li>Participate in any special cleaning duties. </li><li>Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins. </li><li>Maintain excellent client communication. </li><li>Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information. </li><li>Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way. </li><li>Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM. </li><li>Perform clinic upkeep as directed. </li><li>Perform equipment maintenance as directed. </li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills. </li><li>Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast pacedenvironment. </li><li>Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis. </li><li>The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the dutiesproficiently. </li><li>The employee must also be confident around pets. </li></ul> <p>Required Education and Experience:</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or equivalent required. </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds. </li><li>The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time. </li><li>The employee must be Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high. </li><li>The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances. </li><li>The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. </li><li>The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment. </li></ul> <p>We put people first and never compromise on our values.</p> <p>Apply today for immediate consideration!</p> <p>Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans withDisabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.</p> <p>Mission Pet Health (MPH) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed tocreating an inclusive environment for all employees.</p>